University of Cape Town, Cape Town
Western Cape, South Africa | Estd in 1918 | Government University
About University of Cape Town
The University of Cape Town or UCT was founded in the year 1829 and is South Africa's oldest leading teaching, and research university. It was established as a high school for boys in the name of South African College. But later in the year 1880 after the unearthing of gold and diamonds, the college got financial support to grow, and evolve into a university. This development happened between the years, 1880-1900 with the help of both government and private funding. Furthermore, during the period of 1902 to 1918, the Medical school got established, and several Engineering courses and an Education Department was introduced.
UCT also is known as "Moscow on the Hill" due to its sustainable opposition to apartheid, majorly in the field of higher education. This university has one of the most diverse cultural campuses in South Africa. There are several things that UCT works toward which includes issues like equal opportunity for all, protecting human rights, development needs of South Africa's democracy, and more.
University of Cape Town Overview
- In subjects like Humanities, Science, Commerce, Engineering, Law, Health Sciences, etc. the University of Cape Town courses were developed.
- UCT has alumni consisting of 100000 members which include 3 Nobel laureates, and a famous heart surgeon, Professor Christiaan Barnard.
- The University of Cape Town has 80 specialist research units that have support for postgraduate work submitted by A-rated researchers, and academics.
University of Cape Town Highlights
University of Cape Town Affiliated Colleges
University of Cape Town Admission and Application
Undergraduate Admission
Step 1: Visit the official Cape Town University website: http://www.uct.ac.za/
Step 2: Then they can hover on the applications tab, and then click on the apply section.
Step 3: Once the application dates are announced undergraduate or masters degree candidates can apply.
Step 4: Then, payment of an application fee must be done.
Step 5: Next, applying candidates must submit the documents of passing for both 11th & 12th grades.
Step 6: If students are transfer cases they must also submit transcripts and academic records.
Step 7: Next if the students are Master degree students then they submit an honours degree in the subject similar to the one in their master’s.
Step 8: The application will be then seen, and candidates are required o monitor the status for information regarding admission.
University of Cape Town Eligibility
The eligibility requirements differ based on which course candidates want to study. Below are the various criteria for the different courses like certificate diplomas and degrees:
Undergraduate Diploma Study
For seeking admission to undergraduate diploma courses candidates must be certified by Umalusi with the National Senior Certificate (NSC). Also, they must have an achievement rating of at least 3 in 4 recognised NSC subjects of 20-credit each.
Also, the candidates must have a required level of English proficiency.
Bachelor's Degree Study
Candidates must have a South African National Senior Certificate (NSC) with pass marks in at least 4 subjects with a rating of a minimum of 4 in at least 4 NSC subjects of 20-credits.
Next, they need an endorsement for matriculation passing and must secure qualifying marks in a matriculation certificate of exemption.
University of Cape Town Campus Facilities
Boys Hostel
Girls Hostel
Library
Wifi
Laboratories
Alumni Associations
Swimming Pool
Sports
Gym
Parking Facility
Transport & parking: UCT has its own bus service, the Jammie Shuttle, and some private, and public options that have parking and transport facilities for the campus, and around the city.
Convenience Store
UCT has a campus store that has various textbooks, stationery, and other university apparel which can be procured from the retail outlet of the store.
I.T Infrastructure
For the enhancement of the work mainly done by staff and students they can use the information and communication technologies services (ICTS) which is a support organisation.
Auditorium
Cafeteria
University of Cape Town Gallery
Gallery